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Before you go
Your trip to Hana.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Hana – Hawaii Destination Maui about 200 km from Honolulu
How to get there
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Hana Airport (HNM) 5 km
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Kahului Airport (OGG) Kahului · 84 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Along the Road to Hana (36 and 360), about 84 km from Kahului, with more than 50 bridges, many one-lane, and hundreds of curves: at least two and a half hours without stops. The small airport at Hana receives short flights from Kahului.
How many days
A long day, leaving early from Kahului or the north coast, covers the road, Waiʻānapanapa and the village. Staying one night in Hana allows time for Kīpahulu and the Pīpīwai Trail without rushing.
When to go
Year-round; the region is wet and it rains frequently, which keeps the waterfalls flowing. From April to October it usually rains less. After storms, parts of the road and the trails can close.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. There is no bus to Hana. The road requires attention: at one-lane bridges, yield to cars already crossing. Drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Hana
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Morning
Road to Hana
Leave early from Paia, fill the tank and stop at viewpoints and waterfalls along the way, such as those at Keʻanae.
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Afternoon
Waiʻānapanapa and Hana
Visit Waiʻānapanapa State Park at your reserved time and continue to Hana Bay.
2 days in Hana
Day 1
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All day
Road to Hana
Road with stops, Waiʻānapanapa and the village of Hana.
Day 2
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Morning
Kīpahulu
Continue to Kīpahulu and hike the Pīpīwai Trail to Waimoku Falls; on the return, stop at Hamoa Beach.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Road to Hana take?
At least two and a half hours from Kahului without stops; with stops, a full day. Leave early and fill up before you go.
Is it worth sleeping in Hana?
Yes, so you don’t do the round trip the same day and have time for Kīpahulu and the Pīpīwai Trail.
Can you return from Hana via the south of the island?
The road that skirts the south, after Kīpahulu, has dirt sections and narrow lanes, and many rental companies do not allow driving on it. Check your rental agreement first.
Do you need a reservation on the Road to Hana?
The road is open, but Waiʻānapanapa State Park requires a timed reservation for visitors who do not live in Hawaii.